Singapore+-+TSLN+&+TLLM

Teach Less Learn More

-TLLM

-It is about shifting the focus from “quantity” to “quality” in education. “More quality” in terms of classroom interaction, opportunities for expression, the learning of life-long skills and the building of character through innovative and effective teaching approaches and strategies. “Less quantity” in terms of rote-learning, repetitive tests, and following prescribed answers and set formulae.

-TLLM ** builds on the groundwork ** laid in place by the systemic and structural improvements under TSLN, and the mindset changes encouraged in our schools under I&E. It continues the TSLN journey to __improve the quality of interaction__ between teachers and learners, so that our learners can be more engaged in learning and better achieve the desired outcomes of education.

“Teach Less, Learn More” strategy, which has reshaped education into what it is today – a balance between academic and non-academic pursuits. schools are moving into practical studies as an exam subject or a module or elective. Such as schools which offer filmaking, cooking courses. Such as our school which includes HP and and BSP programmes. This offers students a wide range of opportunities from which they can develop.

Examples: > (Innovation) Chua Chu Kang Primary pupils will soon begin to design and study robots as part of its curriculum. > (Cooking/nutrition) About 20 parent volunteers have taught 2,400 pupils at Fuchun Primary School how to cook a healthy meal for themselves. > (Business) Some students, aged 14 to 15, are learning business operation by working with a diverse number of major companies, like Nestle and MacDonald, and e-mailing them critiques on how to improve operations. > (Food science) Other schools are training food innovators to use science in the kitchen to produce new gastronomic products. > (Music) The only university-level music school, which started in 2003, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, has just passed out its first batch of 44 graduates, half of whom are pursuing further studies in Europe.

Speech by Tharman:  In order for our teachers to “teach less”, that is, to better engage our students in their own learning through more effective pedagogies, they actually need more time, not less.      They need more time to reflect, to practise professional sharing, and to interact with their students. __reducing the amount of content in the curriculum __  so that teachers have space to make learning more engaging and effective.      Further, we will__build space into our teachers’ weekly timetable to give them the time to reflect and share__.  <span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'lucida grande','serif';">Schools will get more teachers, progressively, so that they can make it possible for each teacher to have this additional time.

Timeline of TSLN to I&E and TLLM

Fundamentals (TSLN) Concept started during 1997 -On THINKING SCHOOLS -Reshape the education module, formed the basis for TLLM, how to better develop the creative and thinking skills required for the future. Focuses on projects and cutting down of homework.

-On LEARNING NATIONS -Based on speech by minister Goh Chok Tong- Learning nation begins by recognising that education is a continuum,starting with early school years and lasting through lifes -Also to change the mindset of Singaporeans, get away from the idea that it is only the people at the top who are making decisions, job of everyone is to do as told. To emphasize on critical thinking. -Develop students spirit of pursuing knowledge, truth and lifelong learning -Ensure that all students participate in and contribute to the teaching and learning progress

It aims to: 1. Provide more for the learner, rather than rushing through the syllabus 2. Excite passion, rather than out of fear of failure 3. Understanding of topics taught, rather than to dispense information only 4. The test of life inst 4. The test of life instead of a life of tests 5. Teaching of the whole child rather than the subject only 6. Teaching of values rather than focusing on grades only 7. The process of education rather than the product 8. The quest for knowledge rather than referring to the textbook all the time. 9. Promotion of engaged learning rather than a systematic drill and practice style 10. A differentiate 10. A differentiated teaching that is catered to every individual, rather than a "One-Size-Fits-All" method 11. Guidance, facilitation and modeling rather than telling

Innovation and Enterprise Further development of TSLN - At the core of the development of cities is the need to innovate and enterprise. As of such the MOE are trying to inculcate this concept into students to be more flexible and have the ability to adapt in the highly competitive and economic world. I&E emphasizes on:
 * * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Giving space to our young to develop passion for what they do, and realise their unique talents and abilities. This requires prioritising and balancing the range of emphases, so that time and space can be freed up.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Getting our young to question as they learn and develop a certain boldness as they do so, never being satisfied with existing explanations and knowledge.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Exposing our young to new experiences, to help them face up to difficulties, persevere and overcome challenges through making the most of the CCA curriculum framework.
 * <span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Imbuing in our young a sense of “giving back” to the community. ||  ||

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